Fertilizing peanuts: the most important information

 Peanuts are classified as a tropical plant that grows naturally in South Africa, as well as in both the Americas, but peanuts can be grown in other regions of the globe if appropriate conditions are provided for that, and one of the most important things that must be focused on is It is fertilizer, and in the case of peanuts, providing it with fertilizer is a little different, as it does not respond well to direct fertilization, and the land must be fertilized up to 12 months before planting it, but after examining the soil and finding out what it lacks of the elements that peanuts need, During this article, we will review the most important information related to peanut fertilizer.[1]

 Information about fertilizing peanuts

 As we mentioned previously, peanuts need fertilization before planting them, and the following is the most important information related to fertilization: [1]

 Calcium

 One of the materials that peanuts need most in order to grow fruits full of seeds and of high quality is calcium. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the soil first in the winter, then add fertilizer that contains calcium as needed. One of the most prominent types of fertilizer that is recommended to use is stone soil. Limestone, because it contains high levels of calcium, raises the pH of the soil, and this is what the peanut plant prefers.[1][2]

 Nitrogen

 Peanut plants have nodes in their roots that absorb nitrogen in the soil and convert it into compounds that the plant can use. When they are effective, these nodes are in color from pink to red and can be detected by removing a little soil from the roots. To make these nodes effective as the plant grows, it is possible to add Vaccines contain bacteria that accelerate their growth. These vaccines are available in agricultural stores. To prepare the soil before planting with a sufficient amount of nitrogen, nitrates can be added to the soil before the planting process.[1][2]

 Other minerals

 Other minerals that can improve the growth of peanuts and increase their production are phosphorus and potassium. Like other types of fertilizer, they must be added approximately 6 months before the planting date. It should be noted that the peanut planting date is between April ), and June.[1][2]